Chapter 70

Zach's phone buzzed with a call from the school, alerting him to Jadie's situation. He excused himself from his ongoing meeting and handed over the reins to Kevin before rushing to the hospital. Jadie lay on the hospital bed at SereneCare Hospital, a IV tube connected to her hand, her complexion pale. Seeing Zach, she looked like a guilt-ridden child unsure of how to face him. She lowered her gaze and mumbled, "Z-Zach... I'm sorry for causing you trouble again." Zach saw the injury on Jadie's face, a subtle glint of coldness flickering within them. "What did the doctor say?" he inquired. "They said I'll be okay. Just some scratches. He told me to take painkillers if I feel any physical discomfort and I'll be fine." A woman in her thirties entered the room, holding a medical chart. "You must be Jadie's brother," she stated. Zach recognized the woman. She was Marissa Selman. They met during the school registration day. "Yeah, I am," he replied. "Come with me. I have something to te